The Tell-Tale Heart is one of Edgar Allen Poe's most famous short stories. First published in James Russell Lowell's The Pioneer in January (1843), it tells the eerie tale of an unnamed murder who narrates his own confession after killing an old man. The expert writers at Bright Hub have compiled a comprehensive guide to Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart. Here, readers will find teaching lessons, story summary, study guides, comprehension questions and articles offering literary analysis of the author's use of writing convention and symbolism. Let Bright Hub be your go-to resource for information related to The Tell-Tale Heart, as well as other works by Edgar Allen Poe.
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